LocationsWill it work on all my lines or wrinkles?
We wish we could say yes, but Botox® does not help reduce the appearance of wrinkles or lines due to sun damage or gravity.
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How does it work?
It’s a simple procedure performed with our certified Nurse Practitioners and takes under 15 minutes. Botox® is a natural neurotoxin that is injected in…
Are there side effects?
Side effects are typically minor and can include discomfort, swelling or bruising at the injection site, and/or a mild headache. Our highly trained team…
Will it hurt?
You will feel a small amount of discomfort when the needle pierces the skin and when the toxin is injected. This will last for…
Is it safe?
Botox® is a safe treatment, approved for use in 98 countries and by the FDA. It has more than 16 years of testing and…
Can I get Botox® if I’m pregnant or nursing?
While there is no studies or evidence to indicate that the neurotoxin is passed from mother to baby, Shobha® does not give Botox® injections…
Will it look natural? I don’t want the frozen look.
This is probably the question that we get the most from everyone. Our whole approach at Shobha is that our Nurse Practitioners goal is…
What age can I start Botox®?
Whenever you want to! Most people start using Botox® when they start seeing lines appear on their faces in their 30s or 40s. Some…
What is Pre-juvenation or preventative Botox® mean?
Lines and wrinkles on the upper face form over time due to repetitive folding of the skin that occurs with everyday use of the…
What does units of Botox® mean?
For those of you getting Botox® for the first time, there is not a standard amount of Botox® neurotoxin protein that is injected in…
How many units will I typically need in one treatment?
This can be highly variable based on the multiple factors. Everyone responds to Botox® differently and also based on the depth of the line,…
What’s the procedure like?
After numbing the area with ice, a Shobha Nurse Practitioner will inject small doses of Botox® into the muscle area around the lines. For…